High-Paying Cloud Engineer Jobs

Cloud engineering job market is booming and Ladders is your resource for uncovering top opportunities. We specialize in high-salary job listings and provide the info you need to navigate these lucrative positions.

Why Choose a Cloud Engineer Career?

A Cloud Engineer develops, manages, and maintains computing infrastructure and systems that are hosted on the cloud. Cloud Engineers are crucial for organizations moving their operations and infrastructure offsite.

Requirements and Skills for Cloud Engineer Jobs

Cloud Engineer positions typically require expertise in services such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, along with solid networking, scripting, and software development skills. Knowledge in Kubernetes and containers is often essential.

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$175K - $215K *

Empower innovation by architecting agentic AI-driven systems that transform tech financing. Collaborate with diverse teams to create scalable, full-stack solutions focused on credit risk, underwriting...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $215K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable solutions using Red Hat technologies. Guide clients through technology advancements, foster collaboration across teams, and mentor junior staff while tra...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $190K *

Shape the future of laboratory data management by leading ontology design and implementation. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to enhance the semantic framework, ensuring high fidelity in s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Shape the future of Microsoft security and identity architecture by leading strategic initiatives in identity modernization, access management, and endpoint management for heightened operational matur...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $500K+*

Help us define, design, and validate power architecture for AI data centers, driving innovation in power efficiency and system performance. Collaborate across teams to bring cutting-edge solutions fro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $163K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading innovative approaches to protect connected medical devices and IT systems. Drive compliance and enhance patient safety while mentoring a team in this criti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $188K *

Transform higher education data solutions as a Senior Snowflake Architect/Developer, combining architecture design with hands-on development to optimize client environments and enhance institutional d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and modernization of enterprise applications using Microsoft technologies, driving digital transformation via Azure and Power Platform solutions to create scalable, secure architecture...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $189K *

Transform your career by leading product development for FedRAMP Moderate applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliance, optimize the roadmap, and enhance customer value in...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$94K - $163K *

Analyze energy-saving opportunities and support conservation initiatives across various facilities. Conduct audits, engineering studies, and technical reporting to optimize energy use while collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the enterprise architecture strategy to craft cutting-edge cloud solutions. You'll collaborate across technical domains, driving modernization initiatives and ensuring alig...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $365K *

Advance federal compliance and security architecture by leading strategic initiatives and driving risk mitigation for cloud platforms, ensuring robust adherence to FedRAMP and DoD standards while enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $170K *

Innovate robust cloud infrastructure and internal libraries, enhancing developer experiences. Collaborate within a dynamic team on microservices, public APIs, and data pipelines, driving solutions tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as an IT Security Analyst, collaborating directly with federal cybersecurity teams to strengthen security posture, drive compliance, and manage risks in a dynamic environment cri...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading incident response and monitoring within a dynamic cybersecurity environment. Collaborate with teams to analyze security alerts, implement improvements, and mentor junior...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of AI infrastructure through leading architectural design, deployment, and scaling of GPU and accelerated compute solutions, collaborating cross-functionally to support performance an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $171K *

Unlock potential by enhancing customer data management solutions. Collaborate closely with teams to implement, support, and optimize data protection and recovery systems while driving customer satisfa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate operations by leading DevOps and Infrastructure teams to enhance system reliability and scalability. Drive best practices in CI/CD while building a high-performing team across multiple time zo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize legacy web applications through modern development practices, leveraging React and Node.js. Contribute to agile teams, enhancing performance and scalability, while delivering impactful soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Pioneer innovative cloud architecture solutions, shaping multicloud strategies and driving technical excellence. Leverage deep AWS expertise to optimize performance, security, and cost-effectiveness a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $178K *

Drive strategic technology solutions for complex federal accounts, engaging with senior leaders to create impactful roadmaps that align with military and civilian missions, while ensuring security com...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$104K - $178K *

Advance your career by serving as a trusted technical advisor for complex government accounts, driving mission-aligned technology strategies and executing impactful account plans in a highly regulated...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $140K *

Transform the developer landscape by driving community growth and engagement in distributed applications and AI agents, creating impactful content, and advocating for Dapr and Diagrid across various p...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion security solutions by engaging with enterprise clients, guiding them through evaluations with technical expertise to demonstrate the benefits of identity security. Collaborate with teams to s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $277K *

Shape the future of federal engagements by delivering expertise in secure GitLab implementations. Collaborate with diverse teams to configure cloud solutions, migrate legacy systems, and ensure compli...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cloud Engineer do?question toggle

    A Cloud Engineer develops, manages, and maintains computing infrastructure and systems that are hosted on the cloud.

  • What are the skills required for a Cloud Engineer job?question toggle

    Skills typically required for a Cloud Engineer job include expertise in services such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, along with solid networking, scripting, and software development skills.